Dinner for 8

Steak Cheddar Macaroni

Name: Steak Cheddar Macaroni
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 14 oz whole wheat elbow macaroni; 6 tbsp butter; 16 oz sirloin steak; 3 cloves garlic; 2 tbsp fresh parsley; 4 tbsp flour; 1 tsp salt; 2 cups milk; 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese; 3/4 cup water or broth

Whole wheat macaroni and sliced sirloin fold into a creamy cheddar sauce flavored with garlic and parsley.

Typical price

$7.52for 4 servings

$1.88 per serving$7.52 for 4

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40 minstart to table
Mediumdifficulty
8servings as written
$typical cost tier

American Kid-friendly Budget Family Dinners Summer grilling

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
Pasta$0.10/oz typical	14 oz	$1.40Typical price
Butter$0.40/oz typical	3 oz	$1.20Typical price
Beef steak (sirloin, flank, skirt)$8.99/lb typical	1 lb	$8.99Typical price
Garlic$0.75 each typical	0.25	$0.22Typical price
Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical	a little	$0.09Typical price
Milk$0.04/oz typical	17 oz	$0.68Typical price
Cheddar and shredded cheese$0.30/oz typical	8 oz	$2.40Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$15.04

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Flour

Not included in the cost.

Ingredients

14 oz whole wheat elbow macaroni
6 tbsp butter
16 oz sirloin steak
3 cloves garlic
2 tbsp fresh parsley
4 tbsp flour
1 tsp salt
2 cups milk
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
3/4 cup water or broth

Steps

Boil the macaroni in a large pot of salted water until tender, then drain it.
Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook the steak for 4 to 5 minutes per side, until it reaches 145 F.
Rest the steak for 5 minutes, then slice it thinly and set it aside.
Melt the remaining butter in a large saucepan over medium heat, add the garlic, and cook for 1 minute.
Whisk in the flour and cook for 1 minute, then slowly whisk in the milk and water.
Simmer the sauce for 4 to 5 minutes until thick, then stir in the cheddar, salt, parsley, macaroni, and sliced steak.

Swaps

Cheddar and shredded cheese for Mozzarellaabout the same price
Milk for Almond, soy or oat milkabout $0.01/oz more at typical prices
Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
Pasta for Egg noodlesabout $0.04/oz more at typical prices